CBC.ca | Minority Reporttag:www.cbc.ca,2011-03-28:/minorityreport//6392011-05-02T16:32:23ZYour election campaign site with more camp and less pain.
The satire starts here.Movable Type Enterprise 4.37Premature Transmission. Don't let it happen to you!tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/minorityreport//639.1292122011-05-02T16:30:38Z2011-05-02T16:32:23ZOf course you can tune into CBC Radio or TV for your election results tonight, once the polls close. One thing you're not supposed to do is transmit any election results from eastern Canada before the polls close in Western...Doug Holmeshttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=639&id=798Of
course you can tune into CBC Radio or TV for your election results tonight, once
the polls close.One
thing you're not supposed to do is transmit any election results from eastern
Canada before the polls close in Western Canada. That's called "premature
transmission."And
this election, there's an added threat... tweets.Luckily, Elections Canada is reminding people not to transmit those
results prematurely. Here's their ad... ]]>
We welcome our new NDP overlords. PM Layton 1 year later.tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/minorityreport//639.1286732011-04-28T19:38:50Z2011-04-28T19:40:36ZAs the election campaign enters its final few days, the NDP continues to enjoy a surge in the polls. The surge got our comedy team wondering - what if the wave swept the NDP into power? What would the nightly...Doug Holmeshttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=639&id=798
The surge got our comedy team wondering - what if the wave swept the NDP into power? What would the nightly news sound like one year from now? ]]>
Is Canada ready for Layton-mania?tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/minorityreport//639.1284632011-04-27T22:19:01Z2011-04-27T22:19:46ZThe NDP have made a surprise jump in the polls this last week, moving into second place. Jack Layton's frank and friendly demeanor has clearly won him supporters, but our CBC Comedy Team wonders to what extent Canadians will get...Doug Holmeshttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=639&id=798
Jack Layton's frank and friendly demeanor has clearly won him supporters, but our CBC Comedy Team wonders to what extent Canadians will get swept up in this surge... ]]>
Rock The Vote!tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/minorityreport//639.1283272011-04-27T16:07:43Z2011-04-27T16:08:23ZA classic campaign song updated! Yes, we're rocking the vote......Doug Holmeshttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=639&id=798
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Youth in da votetag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/minorityreport//639.1283152011-04-27T15:46:20Z2011-04-27T15:48:38ZCanadians head to the polls on Monday. But how many of those casting ballots will be under 25? According to Elections Canada, in the last federal election only 37% of Canadians between 18 and 24 voted. So how do you...Doug Holmeshttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=639&id=798
But how many of those casting ballots will be under 25? According to Elections Canada, in the last federal election only 37% of Canadians between 18 and 24 voted. So how do you increase the turnout of young voters? Our comedy team has a few ideas... ]]>
Talking Portraits Apr 26tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/minorityreport//639.1280972011-04-26T17:26:29Z2011-04-26T17:30:36ZWondering what Canadians want this election? The former PM's have an idea!...Doug Holmeshttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=639&id=798
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Oh Caption, my captiontag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/minorityreport//639.1276112011-04-21T17:40:18Z2011-04-21T18:46:39Z Jack Layton predicts the votes the NDP will get in Alberta and the North....Doug Holmeshttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=639&id=798Jack Layton predicts the votes the NDP will get in Alberta and the North. ]]>
The Empire Strikes Back!tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/minorityreport//639.1275552011-04-21T15:29:45Z2011-04-21T15:30:52ZMichael Ignatieff has accused Stephen Harper of using "scare tactics" on Canadians, leading voters to believe that the Liberals will no doubt form a coalition government. Our CBC Comedy Team thinks if you're going to manipulate the public, do it...Doug Holmeshttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=639&id=798
Our CBC Comedy Team thinks if you're going to
manipulate the public, do it right. Here are some attack ads we think would
be more effective. ]]>
Talking Portraits Apr 15. A Modest Proposal?tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/minorityreport//639.1265302011-04-15T22:05:55Z2011-04-18T19:29:37ZIf you think the debate got folks fired up, you should hear what the former PM's are cooking up now! Download Flash Player to view this content....Doug Holmeshttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=639&id=798Download Flash Player to view this content.
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Al Rae's News of the Day for Apr. 15tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/minorityreport//639.1263102011-04-15T15:32:24Z2011-04-15T15:41:28ZEthnic costumes, Green rage, and the need for House of Commons Hall monitors, Al Rae has it all this week....Doug Holmeshttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=639&id=798
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What the Leaders said, and what they're actually thinking.tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/minorityreport//639.1258222011-04-13T19:02:02Z2011-04-13T19:04:15ZYou heard what they said during the debates, but wouldn't you like to know what they were really thinking? Now you can!...Doug Holmeshttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=639&id=798
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The Leaders' Debate in 2 minutes!tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/minorityreport//639.1257962011-04-13T18:07:49Z2011-04-13T18:10:50ZThe English language Leaders' Debate has the country fired up!Okay, maybe "mildly intrigued", would be closer.We sat through two hours of it, so that you only have to sit through 2 minutes worth....Doug Holmeshttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=639&id=798
Okay, maybe "mildly intrigued", would be closer.We sat through two hours of it, so that you only have to sit through 2 minutes worth.

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Talking Portraits Apr. 11--let the debates begin!tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/minorityreport//639.1251872011-04-11T16:17:44Z2011-04-18T19:34:20ZIt's time for the debates! No, not the current crop of leaders, we're talking about all the former PM's! Download Flash Player to view this content....Doug Holmeshttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=639&id=798It's time for the debates! No, not the current crop of leaders, we're talking about all the former PM's!

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Party planes are clear for take-off, but are they ready?tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/minorityreport//639.1244632011-04-07T17:03:58Z2011-04-07T17:05:00ZThe campaign may be taking off, but not every party is soaring high.In fact there's a lot of turbulence on the election trail right now.That's got our comedy team wondering what some of the in-flight announcements might sound like on...Doug Holmeshttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=639&id=798
In fact there's a lot of turbulence on the election trail right now.That's got our comedy team wondering what some of the in-flight announcements might sound like on the various Party planes. ]]>
Fed up with Robo-calls?tag:www.cbc.ca,2011:/minorityreport//639.1244572011-04-07T16:50:49Z2011-04-07T16:52:15ZWith federal election campaigns in full swing, you may get a phone call from one or all political parties via an automated message machine. Our CBC Comedy Team wonders which party will have the best technique to garner your support......Doug Holmeshttp://www.cbc.ca/cgi-bin/MT4/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=639&id=798
Our CBC Comedy Team wonders which party will have the best technique to garner your support... ]]>